Top 10 Must Visit Places In Pattaya

Pattaya is nestled along the eastern gulf of Thailand enveloped with sandy beaches and houses several smaller islands. In just over an hour drive from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, you can enjoy the sea breeze in the comfort of some of the most luxurious beach resorts. Even thou Pattaya is renowned for its nightlife and booze, there are still so much more places to explore.

For those looking for more substance out of their trip rather than the usual GoGobars, I’ve assembled Top 10 must visit places in Pattaya for you to see and experience.

Top 10 Must Visit Places In Pattaya (Number 1 ~ 5)

(1) – Nong Nooch Tropical Garden & Cultural Village

Nong Nooch Tropical Garden is big, REAL BIG. You can easily spent the whole day to explore. The huge garden is well adorned with plentiful of flowers and different grass sculptures of various animals. There is even a dinosaur zone where the kids would definitely love them. Don’t miss the Thai cultural show and especially the elephant show which is really entertaining.

(2) – SilverLake Vineyard

Silverlake Vineyard offers vineyard tours, wine and good food, to spend your next few hours in Pattaya. Located at the base of Khao Chi Chan (Buddha Mountain), an amazing picturesque backdrop. You can tour the whole place in the comfort of a large electric tram ride and also view the process to make grape juice and winery. There’s a cafe and restaurant too, where you can sit back, chill and relax, enjoy some savoury dishes coupled with some wine.

(3) – Buddha Mountain (Khao Chi Chan)

This huge massive Buddha image was carved onto the rock and then filled with gold to commemorate His Majesty, the King of Thailand’s golden jubilee in 1996. A wonderful tribute to Thai King Rama IX. This place is popular with locals and tourists whom often make a stop here before moving off to other major attractions nearby. Spend the next 30 mins or so, take a scroll and some prayers. Tranquil, serene and spiritual.

(4) – Upside Down Pattaya

Just as it’s name implies, this theme park is literally upside down. This place offers some of the most unusual and disorientating attractions. Expect everything to be inverted, seeing the world differently from the perspective of a gecko perhaps. Upside Down Pattaya is close to Silverlake Vineyard, so be sure to make a stop here too.

(5) – Cartoon Network Amazone Waterpark Pattaya

Relive your childhood with Cartoon Network characters like Ben 10 and The Powerpuff Girls at Cartoon Network Amazone Waterpark Pattaya! With 13 water rides, slides and attractions spilt into different zones, you can expect fun just around every corner, making it a perfect family getaway day. From the thrilling Banana Spin ride, which sends you through an enclosed high-speed tube before throwing you off into a giant plug hole, to the Riptide Rapids, where you can to chill and drift in this continuous flowing river. There is something for everyone at Cartoon Network Amazone Waterpark Pattaya.